Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has accused House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan of attempting to obstruct the prosecution of the racketeering case against former President Donald Trump. In a letter sent Thursday, Willis argued that Jordan's requests for information were an "unjustified and illegal intrusion" into a state criminal matter. Jordan has yet to respond to Willis' letter, leaving it unclear if he will continue to pursue his investigation or heed her warning.
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Paqui has announced the removal of their spicy "One Chip Challenge" tortilla chip from store shelves following the death of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah of Worcester, Massachusetts. The chip contains two of the world's spiciest peppers and is intended for adults only, with clear labeling. Harris' family remembers him as an intelligent, quirky and talented young man. Paqui has expressed their condolences to the family and is currently awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Peter Navarro, former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was found guilty of criminal contempt of Congress on Thursday for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena related to the plot to overturn the 2020 election. He faces a maximum of one year in prison and a fine of $100,000 for each count. Sentencing is set for January, and it is unclear if the conviction will lead to further legal action against Navarro or other members of the Trump administration.
Danny Masterson, former star of "That '70s Show", was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison after being convicted of raping two women 20 years ago. The sentence marks the end of a long legal battle for the victims and serves as a warning to other perpetrators that they will be held accountable for their actions.
Johanna Furtado is suing Peloton after her son, Ryan, was killed while using their exercise bike. The lawsuit alleges that the bike was "dangerous" and that the company failed to warn consumers of the potential risks. It is seeking damages for medical expenses, funeral costs, and other damages, as well as punitive damages to punish Peloton for its alleged negligence. Peloton has yet to respond to the lawsuit, but has previously stated that it stands behind its products and takes customer safety seriously.
A former British Army soldier facing terrorism charges has escaped from a London prison, prompting a massive manhunt. Daniel Abed Khalife, 21, was reported missing from Wandsworth prison and is believed to have crawled under a delivery van wearing chef's garb. He is accused of planting fake bombs at a military base and violating the Official Secrets Act. Police are conducting checks at airports and have appealed to the public for help, but no information has been released on Khalife's whereabouts.
A 2013 bribery and fraud case against defense contractor Leonard Francis and dozens of military officials has been dealt a major setback after a U.S. District Judge vacated the felony convictions of four former Navy officers due to prosecutorial misconduct. The judge noted that the misconduct had “tainted the entire prosecution” and that the men had been denied their right to a fair trial. The government has recovered more than $35 million in fines and restitution, but it remains to be seen how they will proceed in light of the latest development.
President Joe Biden has refused to approve certain conditions sought by defense lawyers in a possible plea bargain for the five defendants accused of planning and aiding the 9/11 attacks, complicating negotiations and raising questions about the success of the agreement. The terms under discussion would have spared the defendants from solitary confinement and provided care for the trauma of their torture in CIA custody. The plea agreement would allow the defendants to plead guilty to the charges against them in exchange for a reduced sentence.